For PBT version, the brown is out of stock(and almost whole taobao too).
You can go for the ABS version then, save yourself around RM50.
Normal none-alu case Pure won't cost too expensive, around 600rmb.
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=1525828...=itemz_20120320

This post has been edited by Human10: Mar 20 2012, 01:09 AM

35kb? Not really sure... But kaiserreich planning to do a bulk order on it, and he got quoted the price probably around RM600, LOL. Also, the bulk will only go on if at least 10 orders.

For normal version, I highly doubt that it will be limited edition/unit or so on. Lots ppl had actually received it already.

This post has been edited by Human10: Mar 20 2012, 01:09 AM

Typo, it is 600rmb...

See switch first, then see brands and features. They do matter but again, switches come first.
They are types of plastic. POM should be harder than PBT, but most ppl claim that PBT feel nicer than POM and so on.
KBT is a forum in Taiwan, they are making keyboards called "Pure" and "Race"

This post has been edited by Human10: Mar 20 2012, 01:41 AM

lol, i thought you say you eying on CM Storm?
Then go for fullsize 104keys.

I think either one of them is ok, whatever cheaper/fit in your wallet will do.

Not much. Infact not much modern board have/use them. Somemore they(clear) are EOLed in certain region since last or last last years.

IIRC, Malaysia don't carry Ducky9008 with ABS version. Infact even the PBT version is also consider rare stuffs dy, because mostly flooded by Shine...

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Added on March 20, 2012, 3:35 pmNot sure how thick/dense PBT keycaps are, but dark black POM are definitely unpenetrable... LOL.

For ABS, I believe most of them are at least semi translucent.
Here is what I done to my BWU...
http://geekhack.org/attachment.php?attachm...79&d=1331827124
http://geekhack.org/attachment.php?attachm...80&d=1331827128

This post has been edited by Human10: Mar 20 2012, 03:35 PM

it is a clear choice. Pbt and backlit can't coexist. Thus if want backlit, clearly no pbt for u.

@ Cherry MX Switches Maniac, some random (probably EOLed) old vintage Cherry Switches popped out.
http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?28885-L...d-ULTRA-blue%29

Clicky MX White(not clear), Heavy like shyt MX Blue(over250g)? and Clicky Grey Switch

This post has been edited by Human10: Mar 21 2012, 12:04 AM

A rubber dome bamboo keyboard. Easily found in taobao. And the seller is ripping off big time, LOL... Go dig/search in taobao for the answer...
For real Cherry MX wooden keyboard/keycaps, take a look here(and the links in there).
http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?28821-W...-Wooden-Keycaps

I think he probably want some dye-sub (thick) PBT. This is some picture of dye-sub PBT on a FILCO white(not thick one). It clearly contrast out the different between FILCO's rice white and KBC's bright white.
Pictures stolen from here:
http://www.waishehome.cn/thread-46215-1-1.html


This post has been edited by Human10: Mar 21 2012, 12:45 AM

DS? Doubleshot should offer higher contrast than dye-sub normally. But PBT the best can only dye-sub.

Not sure but heard that white PBT is quite "yellowing" resistance, provided you don't expose them to sunlight.

This post has been edited by Human10: Mar 21 2012, 01:28 AM

That is dye-sub PBT keycaps from KBC. Got 2 types, one is thicker(vintage brown and white colored) with Cherry profile(lower) while another is thinner(not sure how thin) white colored with OEM profile. Both should actually fit in any keyboards with same layout..

Nope, the new Cherry MX K2.0 is using official Cherry TROLL height. A new standard of it own that want to simulate those low profile keyboard(normal with Rubber dome and scissor).
Though, it is still possible to swap with higher profile keycaps(no proof yet), but to find a replacement for Caps Lock is probably impossible for the time being...

Will update here when I got mine. Meanwhile, just take a look at the one I posted b4. You can see that the CapsLock switch being mounted at same distance as Tab does. From pictures I saw b4, seems like they make the switch parallel to the Tab while making the right side of keycaps sloped further and downward to fill those extra space. Imagine it like a right side elongated "Tab" key, LOL...

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Added on March 22, 2012, 2:26 amCause low profile = "modern looks"...
If you throw a Model M size and shaped keyboard with other low profile scissor switch keyboard together(ignore their switch mechanism part), 99.9% of ppl out there will choose the low profile.

This post has been edited by Human10: Mar 22 2012, 02:31 AM

AFAIK, most BK keycaps out there are made of clear ABS, coated black. Some others use PC(polycarbonate).
I don't trust any rubber coating to be durable enough to resist wear and shine, not even electroplating...

It's CM branded. Ignore bout the iOne make and built quality part, I will choose this over BWU for a more ergonomic design(hate BWU's semi wrist rest and highly elevated design) and proper layout(except the bigass enter...)

EDITED: Just realised that they did make a proper US ANSI layout keyboard instead of the BIGASS ENTER(probably for Taiwan) I saw b4.

Also, is the picture in their webpage rendered? The keycaps profile seems so fake...

This post has been edited by Human10: Mar 22 2012, 06:55 PM

I bought it in 2 months after it reached Malaysia. Back then there is really no much choices out there.
Also there isn't must reviews on its flaw b4 I buy, so I buy it as both test water of mech kb and check quality.
Like a Malay quote - tak kenal maka tak cinta, so do with the counterpart - hate...

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Added on March 22, 2012, 10:33 pmNot necessary be that pricy(but for Malaysia pricing I unsure, RRP may be that pricy, need wait for cheaper retailer price). The RRP for Taiwan market is around 380-400ish(depend on type of switches).
http://www.armygroup.com.tw/shop/category-57-b0.html

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Added on March 22, 2012, 10:39 pmActually a lot electronic stuffs out there, even those el cheapo one are claiming having "gold plated USB". Just that how many of them are actually gold plated and how much do it actually affecting...

Multiple switch option is like a normal tactic to win the market for ppl with different interest. Only some early "gaming mechanical keyboard" like to tok kok sing song(no offence, just that they often misleading ppl. I also don't deny that some of the "kok" are actually true) around with their "choice of switch", while the real reason behind is the price of switch(blue and black are cheaper back then, not sure the current market trend).

I will rather judge with the build quality first than those aesthetics and features. Aesthetics and features can still be sacrificed but hell not for quality.

For no ps2 part. If USB can somehow manage to provide a flawless USB 10KRO, ps2 no longer needed. The Trigger being in the R&D stage for too long(more than half a year since we saw it's prototype/working sample), in fact they can take a look at Tesoro Durandal(another board by iOne) which offer USB 64KRO(can count as NKRO already).

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Added on March 22, 2012, 10:40 pmYou want one?

This post has been edited by Human10: Mar 22 2012, 10:46 PM

Ok, long story short. When PC first being introduced/popularised, all keyboard is mechanical and cost over few hundred bucks. If the diminishing in size and price of PC, they know that keyboard should also be cheapen. Thus, they invented something called rubber dome. The rise of rubber dome is like a irreversible process, directly kicking mechanical keyboard out of the market.

Now, after decades the glory of mechanical keyboard had fallen, PC had becoming even cheaper and more affordable. People start to realise a need for something more comfortable, durable and quality and they seeking the answer back in the past. They found and revived the trend of mechanical keyboard(undeniable, mechanical keyboard is also become popularised thanks to those GAMING MECHANICAL KEYBOARD out there). As the snowball roll larger(mean larger market for mechanical keyboard), more and more parties are interested to join the trend and share a piece from the big cake.

TLDR: Mechanical keyboard is keyboard that actuate mechanically(normally with spring) while most(or can say all) conventional/normal keyboard out there is using a rubber dome to actuate, which is cheap to be manufactured large scale. Thats why the huge price different.

Mech KB normally offer more durability, comfort and thus satisfactory than rubber dome does(again, it may be subjective).

LOL, thats somehow true... But some ppl are not really that "sensitive" enough to detect there is different typing feel. For them, keyboard is something that "can type then OK lo", not necessary need to be quality or comfortable...

This post has been edited by Human10: Mar 22 2012, 11:21 PM